Insider's Guide
Indochina derives its name from the French Colonial days and refers to the peninsular of land the three countries occupy . It is roughly between India and China, hence the name. In Vietnam the currency is the “dong”, and there are many World Heritage sites including Halong Bay and Hoian. Cambodia is famous for the awesome World Heritage site at Siem Reap, the Temples of Angkor, and most traders prefer the US dollar, and although becoming the last of the three countries to welcome tourists, Laos is a country of immense beauty and natural landscapes where the emphasis on eco-tourism is noticeable. The country is home to Heritage Listed Luang Prabang, its capital Vientiane, and the incredible region of the “4,000 islands”.